Macronutrients and Micronutrients

Question 1

Macronutrient contents

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Question 2

Micronutrient contents

Answer 2

Vitamins, minerals and iron

Question 3

What can an extreme deficiency in micronutrients do?

Answer 3

It can cause poor physical and mental development in children. Vulnuberiility to diseases, mental retardation, blindness and general losses in productivity and potential.

Question 4

List 5 effects of poor nutritional health

Answer 4

1. Increased risk of heart disease
2. Risk of cancer
3. Risk of diabetes
4. Risk of high blood pressure
5. Lack of energy

Question 5

List 5 food-related health problems

Answer 5

1. Malnutrition
2. Anorexia nervosa
3. Bulimia nervosa
4. Obesity
5. Nutrient deficiency

Question 6

What are vitamins?

Answer 6

Organic compounds that do not provide energy. It regulates body growth and metabolism

Question 7

Explain fat-soluble vitamins (list)

Answer 7

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in lipids and can be stored, and do not need to be taken daily. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 8

Explain water-soluble vitamins (list)

Answer 8

Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are absorbed in the bloodstream immediately, and are needed daily. Vitamins B and C are water-soluble vitamins.m

Question 9

Explain minerals

Answer 9

Minerals are inorganic compounds not synthesised by the body and are needed in small quantities.

Question 10

Deficiency caused by a lack of Vitamin A

Answer 10

Blindness

Question 11

Deficiency caused by a lack of Vitamin B

Answer 11

Anemia

Question 12

Deficiency caused by a lack of Vitamin C

Answer 12

Scurvy

Question 13

Deficiency caused by a lack of Vitamin D

Answer 13

Osteomalacia

Question 14

Deficiency caused by a lack of Folic acid

Answer 14

Insomnia